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  1. Aston Villa Must Stave off Arsenal, Tottenham to Keep Hold of Christian Benteke

    Aston Villa 's scintillating 6-1 victory over Sunderland represented a magnificent night for a football club fallen upon hard times...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 21 days ago 3,442 reads 29 comments

  2. A Day in the Life of a Premier League Fan

    A day in the life of a Premier League fan, on game day, is a mind-boggling mix of emotions. You'll never forget your first trip to your beloved team's stadium, nor the biggest winning margin you've ever been present for...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 21 days ago 1,687 reads 15 comments

  3. What Is It Really Like to Defend Against Lionel Messi?

    Lionel Messi scored 91 goals in the calendar year 2012, meaning that at some point that year, at least 91 elite, professional defenders were made to look silly in their job. Of course, we know the number is quite a bit higher than that...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 22 days ago 30,919 reads 98 comments

  4. Mario Gotze to Bayern Munich: Pep Guardiola Has Found His False 9

    German newspaper Bild broke the hearts of many when it announced that the transfer of Mario Goetze to Bayern Munich will take place on July 1. The mercurial No...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 22 days ago 14,668 reads 128 comments

  5. World Football Gossip Roundup: David Villa, Geoffrey Kondogbia, Julian Draxler

    David Villa, Barcelona's 31-year-old Spain international striker, wants to play at another World Cup. Problem is, before the event arrives next summer, he needs to regain a regular first-team place...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 22 days ago 25,712 reads 47 comments

  6. Gareth Bale Swoops the PFA Awards, Proves the System Is Flawed

    On Sunday night, Gareth Bale became just the third player in history to scoop both the PFA Player of the Year award and the Young Player of the Year award for the same season...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 22 days ago 13,731 reads 81 comments

  7. The Only Goal You Need to See This Weekend

    Everyone loves a good bicycle-kick goal. Kennedy Igboananike scored a great one this weekend. Igboananike , a 24-year-old Nigerian striker, netted an impressive goal with an overhead ...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 23 days ago 4,085 reads 13 comments

  8. Robin van Persie Scores on Return to Arsenal as Man United Held to 1-1 Draw

    Robin van Persie's much-anticipated return to Arsenal on Sunday sparked storylines and resulted in a 1-1 draw between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 23 days ago 2,371 reads 59 comments

  9. Exclusive: B/R Speaks to Sir Trevor Brooking About Finest Wembley Memories

    On Saturday, April 27, the city of London helped commemorate Wembley 's 90th birthday , and Sir Trevor Brooking was on hand to help...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 23 days ago 1,220 reads 1 comments

  10. Wembley Celebrates 90th Birthday as FA Cup Final Approaches

    On Saturday, April 27, Wembley Stadium, in conjunction with the English Football Association, celebrated two monumental landmarks in its history...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 23 days ago 904 reads 1 comments

  11. Ronaldo Scores in Exhibition Match as Maracana Stadium Reopens (Video)

    Rio de Janeiro 's Maracan a Stadium reopened Saturday night after nearly three years of renovations. With the legendary venue set to host the FIFA World Cup final next summer, ...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 23 days ago 977 reads 6 comments

  12. World Football Gossip Roundup: Luis Suarez, Robert Lewandowski, Iker Casillas

    The names of the players and the clubs have been out there for some time. These days it's all about connecting the dots...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 23 days ago 4,176 reads 40 comments

  13. Note to Liverpool on Luis Suarez Bite: Sorry Is Always Better Without a But

    Liverpool still haven't quite got to grips with this sorry lark. For an apology to truly resonate it has to be delivered without a caveat. It has to come without even the merest suggestion that you're in any way the victim...

    Will Tidey Written by Will Tidey about 25 days ago 7,155 reads 94 comments

  14. Celebrate Wembley's 90th Birthday in London This Weekend

    On April 27, the city of London will celebrate Wembley 's 90th birthday. The iconic stadium, which originally broke ground in 1922 and opened in 1923, remains a beacon for the home ...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 25 days ago 330 reads 5 comments

  15. Chelsea vs. Basel: 6 Things We Learned in Europa League Semifinal 1st Leg

    Chelsea took an important step toward qualifying for the UEFA Europa League final with a 2-1 semifinal first-leg win at Basel on Thursday in Switzerland...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 26 days ago 13,490 reads 21 comments

  16. Why 4-2-3-1 Is the Most Versatile Formation in Football Right Now

    The 4-2-3-1 formation has become the de facto best option for most top clubs in world football...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 26 days ago 1,730 reads 37 comments

  17. Premier League NFL-Style Draft Primer: Skills Coaches Would Look for in Round 1

    With the NFL draft just around the corner, we continue to wonder how things would pan out should the English Premier League do something similar...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 26 days ago 1,058 reads 27 comments

  18. Reassessing the English Premier League Relegation Battle with 4 Games to Go

    With four games to go in the English Premier League, the relegation scrap remains as unpredictable as ever...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 26 days ago 2,075 reads 8 comments

  19. Signing Neymar and Hummels Would Be an Emphatic Answer to Barcelona's Problems

    Barcelona need to be invigorated. The team Pep Guardiola built are still on stage, but the rest of Europe is no longer watching on in awe. The best of Europe have found an answer...

    Will Tidey Written by Will Tidey about 26 days ago 8,182 reads 136 comments

  20. 7 Coolest Things About NBC's Premier League Coverage Next Season

    American fans of the English Premier League have plenty of reason to be excited about the upcoming 2013-14 season, and it's not all about what will happen on the field...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 26 days ago 4,326 reads 34 comments

  21. World Football Gossip Roundup: Robert Lewandowski, Luis Suarez, Neymar

    Robert Lewandowski's big night might be one of his last for Borussia Dortmund. Within hours of blasting Real Madrid for four goals in the UEFA Champions League semifinals, the Polish striker is being linked with a move away from BVB...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 26 days ago 14,135 reads 52 comments

  22. Watch Robert Lewandowski's Entire Performance and 4 Goals vs. Real Madrid

    Robert Lewandowski turned in a performance for the ages on Wednesday night, scoring all four of his team's goals as Borussia Dortmund ripped Real Madrid 4-1 in their UEFA Champions League semifinal first leg at Signal Iduna Park...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 26 days ago 3,486 reads 6 comments

  23. Borussia Dortmund 4-1 Real Madrid: Mourinho's Formation Experiment Goes Wrong

    Borussia Dortmund smashed Real Madrid 4-1 as we were treated to consecutive surprises in the UEFA Champions League semifinals...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 27 days ago 16,497 reads 196 comments

  24. Borussia Dortmund Blast Real Madrid Behind Robert Lewandowski's 4 Goals

    It was an unforgettable night 15 years in the making, and yet in some ways it didn't fully belong to Borussia Dortmund ...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 27 days ago 24,050 reads 409 comments

  25. Scouting Bruma: 'Next Ronaldo' Targeted by Manchester United, City and Chelsea

    According to The Mirror , Chelsea , Manchester United and Manchester City are all checking up on Sporting teenager Bruma in preparation for a summer bidding war...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 27 days ago 12,498 reads 22 comments